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For Q4, Vocus posted non-GAAP revenue of $47.4 million and non-GAAP profits of 16 cents a share, about in line with the Street at $47.5 million and 16 cents.

“We are very pleased to report another strong quarter with record revenue and strong earnings and cash flow,” CEO Rick Rudman said in a statement.

He’s likely not so pleased with the reaction the company is getting to guidance.

For Q1, Vocus is projecting revenue of $46.3 million to $46.7 million and non-GAAP profits of 9-10 cents a share; Street consensus had been $49 million and 13 cents. For the full year, the company expects revenue of $200.3 million to $201.8 million, with non-GAAP profits of 50-53 cents; that’s below the Street at $208.7 million and 57 cents.

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